How do you get to the top of the ArcelorMittal Orbit?
Is there a lift to the top? Yes, all visitors will make the 34 second lift journey to the top of the attraction. How you descend is your choice; by lift, down the 455 stairs or in The Slide.
Is the ArcelorMittal Orbit scary?
The ArcelorMittal Orbit, which is Sir Anish Kapoor’s sculpture in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, to me, looks like a giant Shisha pipe, and the slide looping around it from a ground level view is slightly terrifying. You can even choose to abseil down it but I personally don’t have the courage to go that far!
How long does the ArcelorMittal Orbit slide take?
It’s up to you whether you look down or just get in line. I will say the slide is 178 metres long and it takes only 34-40 seconds to reach the bottom. And there are toilets on this level so don’t use that as your excuse. First, you do need to show your ticket as you’re booked for an allocated time.
Why is it called ArcelorMittal Orbit?
The name “ArcelorMittal Orbit” combines the name of Mittal’s company, as chief sponsor, with Orbit, the original working title for Kapoor and Balmond’s design. The structure incorporates the world’s tallest and longest (178 metres) tunnel slide, designed by Carsten Höller.
How tall is ArcelorMittal Orbit?
114 m
ArcelorMittal Orbit/Height
What time does the orbit?
Orbit runs 6AM to 10PM every 15 minutes, 7 days a week. It is a free service that uses “flag” stops. Route maps for the Tempe In Motion Orbit Mini Bus.
How fast do you go on the orbit slide?
The Slide twists and turns 12 times, including a tight corkscrew section named the ‘bettfeder’ – after the German word for ‘bedspring. ‘ The Slide ends with a 50 metre straight run to the ground. In the exhilarating 40-second trip, riders are expected to hit speeds of up to 15 miles per hour! And that’s not all!
Where is the world’s longest tunnel slide?
the ArcelorMittal Orbit
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park #RideTheSlide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit | The world’s longest tunnel Slide!
What is the biggest sculpture in the UK?
The 2,000-tonne steel structure was impossible to ignore, and at 114.5 metres in height, that’s not surprising: it’s the largest sculpture in the UK and taller than the Statue of Liberty. On April 5, the ArcelorMittal Orbit will be open to the public, offering visitors a dazzling array of views in every direction.
What is the largest sculpture in Britain?
The Angel of the North
The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture designed by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Completed in 1998, it is the largest sculpture in Britain.
Which buses are free in Tempe?
Orbit serves neighborhoods and connects people to local destinations such as shopping areas, other neighborhoods, major bus routes, schools and multi-generational centers for free. There are six Orbit routes: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
Is the Tempe Orbit free?
Route maps for the Tempe In Motion Orbit Mini Bus. Orbit runs 6AM to 10PM every 15 minutes, 7 days a week. It is a free service that uses “flag” stops.
Do you need a London pass to use the ArcelorMittal Orbit?
To use The Slide you must have a combination ticket for Skyline Views to the ArcelorMittal Orbit and The Slide. We do not sell standalone tickets for The Slide. Does the London Pass cover The Slide?
Who is the creator of the ArcelorMittal Orbit?
Created by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, the magnificent looping structure of the ArcelorMittal Orbit is an iconic symbol of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London 2012 Games. Ride the world’s longest tunnel slide – book now for an unforgettable Father’s Day!
How tall do you have to be to ride ArcelorMittal Orbit?
No, but there is the option for London Pass holders to upgrade on the day subject to availability. What is the age and height limit for The Slide? You must be at least eight years old and over 1.3m in height to ride The Slide.
Can you take a ride down the ArcelorMittal slide?
Sliding Down the ArcelorMittal Orbit Slide – YouTube Taking a ride down the ArcelorMittal Orbit Slide. The general public aren’t allowed to use cameras while going down the slide hence the beginning and end are… Taking a ride down the ArcelorMittal Orbit Slide.